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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.95, 176.97 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.95, 176.97 and 90.95 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.95 : 176.97 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.95/176.97 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.95x = 176.97 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.95x = 16,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095.42/117.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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